Joe Millward (Ryde Retailers)Ryde A took back control of Division 1 this week after a 9-1 win over Ryde Goshawks, with Conal Howells the sole winner for the Goshawks. However, with Ryde C only four points behind with 2 games in hand, it will be a struggle for the A team to stay on top. Shanklin A and Ryde Reprobates contested a close match, with Ryde’s Hugh Idle player of the match and untroubled in any of his games, whilst his team mate, junior player Lewis Johnstone, won 2. Shanklin’s Don Hobbs was on fine form and also won 2. The match rested on the doubles, which Shanklin’s Michael Bulpitt and Jim Hall took in 5 sets against father and son combination Martin and Lewis Johnstone, and the match ended in a draw. Newport Vics A showed their clubmates Vics B who was boss with an easy 9-1 win; however, both teams still languish at the bottom of the table. Division 1 Results
Shanklin A
5
Ryde Reprobates
5
Ryde A
9
Ryde Goshawks
1
Ryde B
6
Ryde Ravens
4
Don Hobbs (Shanklin A)
In Division 2…
Newport Vics C increased their lead at the top of Division 2 with their 9-1 win over Ryde Lizards. There was an finely balanced contest between Wootton Wanderers and Ryde Rockets, with all the games going to 4 or 5 sets, which led to a late night for the players. Ryde Rocket’s sub Peter Clarke was player of the match, holding on to win all his games in spirited style, whilst Wootton’s Trevor Jones, Alan Dennis and Guy Golbourn all won 2 each. Despite the closeness of every game, Wootton took a 7-3 win after winning the doubles in 5 sets. Division 2 Results
Ryde Lizards
1
Newport Vics C
9
Wootton Wanderers
7
Ryde Rockets
3
In Division 3…
Ryde Retailers played their match of the season with a wholly unexpected thrashing of second placed Shorwell Saints. Shorwell did not win a game as brothers Shane and Paul Cates, along with team mate, junior Joe Millward all played at the top of their abilities to win 10-0. Meanwhile, Shorwell Spinners had a much better evening than their clubmates, beating Ryde Rustics by 7 games to 3 and moved into second place behind Newport Vics D. Division 3 Results
